"Most people who are exposed to TB do not develop active disease,'' Wooten said. `"Those who test positive for TB can be treated with medication to prevent or cure active disease -- that's why it's important for those with possible exposure to get tested.''

The HHSA said tuberculosis is not uncommon in the San Diego region but has been decreasing in recent years. There were 234 TB cases reported in San Diego in 2015 and 258 cases in 2016. To date, 132 cases have been reported this year.

More information about the potential exposure is available by calling the County TB Control Program at (619) 692-8621.

One more death and additional new cases were reported Tuesday as a result of the hepatitis A outbreak in the San Diego County region, prompting the Board of Supervisors to keep a public health emergency declaration in place.

One more death and additional new cases were reported Tuesday as a result of the hepatitis A outbreak in the San Diego County region, prompting the Board of Supervisors to keep a public health emergency declaration in place.

Four assistant basketball coaches, including a former San Diego State University, were among those arrested on federal corruption charges Tuesday after they were caught taking thousands of dollars in bribes to steer NBA-destined college stars toward certain sports agents and financial advisers, authorities said.

Four assistant basketball coaches, including a former San Diego State University, were among those arrested on federal corruption charges Tuesday after they were caught taking thousands of dollars in bribes to steer NBA-destined college stars toward certain sports agents and financial advisers, authorities said.

A 29-year-old man was stabbed to death at a City Heights homeless encampment and a woman was hospitalized today with a stab wound from the same attack as police searched for the assailant, authorities said.

A 29-year-old man was stabbed to death at a City Heights homeless encampment and a woman was hospitalized today with a stab wound from the same attack as police searched for the assailant, authorities said.

A "not guilty by reason of insanity" plea was entered Monday on behalf of a 19-year-old man accused of killing a close friend during an alcohol-fueled fight, then dumping the victim's body in Valley Center and bragging about his actions on the Snapchat social media app.

A "not guilty by reason of insanity" plea was entered Monday on behalf of a 19-year-old man accused of killing a close friend during an alcohol-fueled fight, then dumping the victim's body in Valley Center and bragging about his actions on the Snapchat social media app.